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:: Ororo looked upon Alison as her hair blew in the wind. she summoned a counter breeze to force back the smoke and debris that made the air thick so that everyone could breathe easier::

Ororo: you and i will work together. your power over time is the key. Morgan can move through time but you can CONTROL time itself and with my spell, we will turn back the clock. the physical damage to the city and beyond, the loss of life will be reversed and the general populace will not remember this as anything more than perhaps a terrible nightmare or even dismissing it as extreme de ja vu.

Only we on this rooftop, along with Karen and Malice will know that these events ACTUALLY took place.


:: Ororo directs everyone to spread out away from the center of the roof top as she points for Alison to stand there.::


Face the 12 o'clock position and close your eyes child. reach out with your temporal powers and TURN BACK TIME. do not worry about the range with which your powers can effect, i will take care of that with my spells.
 
:: Guardian did as she was asked and stepped to the center of the rooftop, her stilleto heeled boots crushing some gravel as she walked along. she looked around before shaking herself loose and concentrating, closing her eyes as she stood posed and focused, a gust of wind began to howl as a bell tolled solemnly in the air. it tolled again as the eerie sound of time rewinding began to occurr..and the members of the six and their allies could see the immediate space around them began to " reverse" all movement, the air flow, the skies, EVERYTHING in their immediate area. even the sounds of sirens and other noises were now heard in reverse::

:: Guardian bowed her head as she continued to focus, using her temporal powers in a steady effort and attempt to increase her range. even though Ororo told her not to worry, it was her nature to try to cover all bases, instinct. She knew how ever that even SHE could not effect the ENTIRE east coast of the united states under her own power.::
 
Illustra's rooftop

:: Ororo stood behind Guardian and the bell tolled twice in the air, the space and envrionment around them began to spin in reverse. ::


Ororo: Time passes differently here and while you were only in Limbo for several hours, more than a day has passed here, Guardian's temporal powers could easily restore the immediate area around the Illustra tower, but not the WHOLE of the city or the east coast. The potential for her power to reach out FARTHER is there and with my magicks, i can ACCESS that potential, work in concert with her powers and help her achieve our goal!!


::The immortal sorceress place her hands on the temples of Guardian as the winds began to whip up violently::


Winds of time, gather round
Let these before me enter a passage way
To 48 hours in the past
Let today become yesterday!
 
Back and Forth

<< as Ororo ignited the spell, the bell tolls followed by a CRASH of thunder that seems to reverberate as it is caught in the time loop itself. everyone is standing still and they see in the spinning night sky a "clock" effect among the stars spinning counter clock wise>>


<< everything around them reversing, spinning, flowing backwards and the effect is reach further and further now. the SUN AND MOON are now cycling in reverse as EVERYTHING begins to restore, buildings, cars, structures, people who had died in the back lash gasping with life anew; Central Park, the power to the city and the east coast..it was all COMING BACK>>

<< Ororo and Alison worked in concert. Both women had their eyes closed as their hair blew in the wind and the reversal seemed to move faster and faster..and now EVERYTHING was encompased by it until FINALLY in a shocking flash of white light....all was restored. the physical integrity of the city, its people, the eastern coast of the united states...all of it was normal and functioning again. even the members of the Six now felt a bit "younger" as their own biological clocks had been turned back.>>

<< and now, they heard the sounds of a normal evening high above the bustling city of New York. Illustra was lit up as it normally would be >>


<< Ororo and Guardian had succeeded and now, the tragic events following the battle with Malice and Blackout would be remembered only by those on the rooftop as well as Karen and Alison>>
 
:: After Ororo explained what was to be done, she transported everyone from Limbo to the top of Illustra. Perspehone could see the devastation as her eyes scanned the city in the distance. It looked like a war zone. Stepping back away from Guardian and Ororo as instructed, soon the area around them began to spin. Lights flashed, horns could be heard beeping, birds screeching. Everything was a jumbled mess as they traveled back in time. And suddenly, everything stopped. The dark sky was light again and everything seemed more peaceful. ::

:: Closing her eyes experiencing some slight dizziness, after a few moments Persephone stepped forward and looked out to the horizon. Making her way to the edge of the building, she looked down all 105 flights to the streets below seeing cars driving and people walking as if nothing had ever happened. The buildings below were all perfectly constructed as they once were and everything was back to normal. Turning to Ororo, Persephone nodded her head indicating to her that her and Guardian's efforts succeeded. ::
 
[ So finally they had all said goodbye to the tranquility of Ororo’s Citadel and were deposited on top of Illustra. Delilah gasped as she looked down upon the ruined city, the city she knew and loved so well. The blackness, the chaos…it wrenched her heart to see it this way. She watched while Ororo and Alison did their work, silently willing them on, seeing the strain and uncertainty on Alison’s face. And then the city was washed anew by the backwards movement of the sun and moon.

She realized she had been holding her breath and let it out slowly. The city skyline was now back as it should be, the lights comforting in a way. ]

“That was amazing – well done Alison.”

[ She paused for a second before continuing. ]

“I hate to bring this up…but what do we do now?”
 
"What indeed. Is Mystech also whole again?"

Nicolas stepped for ward confidently an surveyed the restoration. The city was once again complete, with people moving as if the last 48 hours had never happened. He wondered if the Citadle with its shop of horrors was also this complete and worked this well.
 
:: Guardian exhaled loudly as she put her hand to her forehead after Ororo removed her own hands. she was a little disoriented, she had never tried to reach out THAT FAR with her temporal powers and having had access to that level of power, it was both thrilling and disorienting. As Persephone nodded to the affirmative and MorningStar complimented her on a job well done, Alison looked upon Delilah with a look of weariness::

Thank you, Delilah. It was like.. a symphony within me, once Ororo used her spell in concert with my own temporal powers.

::Ororo steadied her and provided a fresh gust of air around her body::


:: at the question of Delilah and Nicolas, Guardian spoke, she looked at Nicolas with a glint of irritation in her cobalt blue eyes...he spoke as if he just knew EVERYTHING.::

Only those directly effected by the events of the last 48 hours , Nicolas.

:: she said in a cold tone::

that means that since prior to Malice attacking Illustra that the Citadle had been virtually ABANDONNED for the last year, that nothing is going to happen.

Ororo said that only we on this roof top, along with Karen and Malice would recall the events of the last 48 hours as REAL and not just some hallucination/de ja vu/nightmare.

We dont know where MysTech's "HEART" truly is. We thought we had destroyed it when we destroyed NERVOUS and the Citadle but we were wrong...

You may not be aware of this, but we HAVE been dealing with Mystech for the last year, we've destroyed several of their strong holds and survived many nightmares caused by them....but inspite all of this, Malice is alive and will come back for us and Sharon Kelly is still dead.


:: Alison felt Alycia's pain as she saw the other woman off to herself looking out over the skyline toward the direction of were Master Mold had been. since they were 48 hours in the past ....at least in the spatial sense, they were closer to the date of Sharon's death.::
 
:: Alycia looked around her space in amazement as everything was turning back in time. she remembered what she said the night that Karen had sent her through the stepping disc to Ororo's garden for her safety when Karen and Blaze were going to rescue the rest of the Six.::


Alycia Barnett said:
well...a life without adventure and uncertainty is not a life worth living....
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:: Alycia had been confronted by super powered monsters, evil generals of Mystech, she'd been in the presence of powerfull men and women among the six and their allies and while she was able to hold her own and pull her weight, making herself MORE than valuable to them as an ally lbut also as a trusted friend...she felt very sorrowfull right now::


Sharon....


:: as she thought of Sharon in her mind, she realized that meeting Nicolas, knowing who he was and how Sharon had often spoken of him and his Father and how it was her intention of introducing him to The Six in the near future. Nicolas' presence brought back all her memories of Sharon and the night that she died. Alycia had been there for ALL of it, including Spellbinder's final moments and until moments ago, it all seemed so final. She was truly happy and thrilled that Morgan was in fact alive...but she couldnt help but wonder....::

Why couldn't Sharon be brought back too?

:: she heard the voices in the background a few steps away as a nighttime breeze blew through her raven locks but she did not turn around nor did they see the tears streaming down her face::


:: Prior to Shockwave betraying The Six and Malice capturing them, Alycia had planned to leave the country, to become a resident in the private sector after she had executed Morgan's will. but as she looked upon the city saw it functioning as smoothly as it had ever before, she realized that she couldnt "run". She couldnt just disappear. That was not her nature and ever since her father had died because of the indifference of an insurance company [owned by Mystech] she had made it a point to fight back against those who felt their way was the only way. She used her knowledge of the law, her business and street savvy, her tenacity and ball busting attidude to make herself one of the most respected and feared women in the legal and corporate world and she couldnt back down now. Sharon didnt back down even in the face of a giant sentinel!::

:: Alycia balled her fist..clenching it as it tremebled. She was feeling a sense of renewed spirit, determination and as Alison could be heard speaking to Nicolas in a less than friendly tone, she realized that his presence must rub her the wrong way. He WAS in a unique position being the only male amongst a group of women who were....not exactly known for their friendliness towards men::

:: she turned around, and faced the others, she had to ask...::


WHAT about Sharon? Is there anyway....to get her back?
 
:: Ororo watched as Alison spoke rather sharply to Nicolas. of the entire group, Morgan and Alison would be the LEAST welcoming to Nicolas at the start but she also knew that both Morgan and Alison had the capacity to give someone a chance. They did it with Cameron (Prophet) and Haleigh. Now as their roster was changing with the addition of Persephone and Rampage there would be "growing pains" for all of them.::

Ororo: Alison, be kind to Nicolas, he is learning just as you once did.

:: turning to see Alycia speak out and ask about Sharon Kelly, Ororo could see the pain in Alycia's eyes. speaking with an elegant, deeper tone::


Ororo: Alycia, i understand your feeling and it is very valid, youve seen much in your time with the Six. time and space being circumvented, other dimensions, creatures that most wouldnt even imagine...and in the midst of all this, why couldnt someone as honorable and deserving as Sharon Kelly be returned just as Morgan has. Restored just as the city has been.

:: she walked closer to Alycia and looked into the young woman's eyes. and brushed some of her raven locks away from her face::

Somethings...even if they are WITHIN someone's power, they should not be done. Necromancy magicks are some of the most deadly and unpredictable.

There were....specific circumstances that allowed us to get Morgan back and it did not involve any "resurrection" attempts.

Sharon's soul, her spirit has moved on. It would not be RIGHT for us to call her back now after all this time. As unfair as it is, she died at her appointed time. Her death was not senseless, it was pivotal and it was a true death. Much like my beloved X-men when they died in Limbo as we tried to save another timeline alternate of the dark trinity.

Though i have mastered much in the way of the arts arcane, I had to resist the temptation to try bring my X-men back. it is not something that should be attempted, by ANYONE.

Believe me, Alycia, I couldnt agree with you more that Sharon deserves to be here with us. She was a remarkable woman...if only someone like her had been in MY original timeline on earth when Mutants were being persecuted...but she is gone and we cannot bring her back.

I am sorry.

:: The look on Ororo's face was that of sorrow and understanding at the same time, she truly sympathized with Alycia.::
 
Nicolas listened to Guardian's explanation, noting her tone. He decided to respond, turning to her as he did so. His tone was even yet intense.

"I understand what Ororo explained concerning who would have what memories. The real point of the question is, are the dead alive now? If not, then I will try to help the families in any way I can as they deal with their loss, they did not ask for this. If the dead ARE now alive, I know of four arachnid monstrosities that I do not want anyone to be harmed by. Look, I trust the wisdom of what was done here, I simply have questions as to the details. If you do not wish to answer me, then DON"T. I will find my answers elsewhere."

Nicolas turned to watch the city as he heard Alycia's question. He could feel her heartache and hoped that, no matter the answer, she would soon know peace. As he listened to ororo's answer, he ached for his own father yet realized the wisdom of her words.
 
“So Alexis is still gone as well…or…inanimate, at least…”

[ She said the words aloud more for her own ears rather than someone else’s. Delilah knew in her heart that Ororo was right – she might not know very much about things magickal, but she knew that some things were not to be played with. Sharon’s death was tragic, and still affected her deeply, but she was a model of decency and tenacity in the face of overwhelming odds. And at last Alexis had found peace.

She turned to the newcomer as Nicolas spoke. This was clearly someone who felt that wealth solved all problems. She had never been impressed by the pretentious or the arrogant, and this one was both. ]

“Sometimes you can learn more by listening than demanding.”
 
:: Alycia sighed, bowing her head, as a few tears streamed down her face..::

Ororo, I...I'm not used to this. I'm used to figuring out SOLUTIONS to almost anything i face and though I don't have super powers or .. "magicks"...I've seen more than even the most hardened military men that i know while working with the Six in my own ways. You've been so kind to me since I arrived in Limbo, you showed me things that i thought only existed in my dreams!

I thought...I hoped that maybe we can get Sharon back, I guess when I heard you say "in Limbo, all times and places are possible" I had hoped that extended to LIVES as well.

:: she took a moment to compose herself, as she accepted Ororo's answer and saw the wisdom in it::

I appreciate your understanding and explanation, I know that Sharon is in a better place now and I will make sure that her memory, her legacy are HONORED and remembered.

Thank you Ororo, for keeping me safe, and for helping my friends[the Six]...without them, I wouldnt have been alive after some of the things I have faced.


:: as she heard Nicolas speaking to Alison in his own town and Delilah countering it, Alycia couldnt help but feel the need to say something::

Listen, Nicolas, I understand that you want to help, but you've got to relax. You're the new guy here. Alison is the best at what she does and if she and Ororo say that there is no threat from the Citadle..then there isnt. I represent these people...ALL of them in legal matters and have done so ove the past year. Sharon and I....we ran alot of interference for this group after the Inferno Crisis...and trust me, if it weren't for Sharon Kelly's efforts it wouldnt matter HOW much money you had..no family here in this city would readily accept help from a mutant. Remember her Nicolas, it was through HER that you were going to meet the Six initially because she and your father knew that by yourself even YOU would not last long against MysTech.


You're in their world now and you're going to find out just how bad it can get. I'm HUMAN and my alliance them has made ME a target more than once.
 
Nicolas could feel Delilah's impression of him even as she spoke to him. Her words were wise but misplaced.

It seems that some of them will not suffer the questions of anyone. This could be an issue...

"Point taken, but is there any real harm in asking a question? Especially considering the fact that I am not the only one with questions? "

His frustration was rising at the barrage, then he listened to Alycia's comments. Her words rang true. He did owe much to the ones up here. He only wished he were better understood by them.

"I appreciate what all of you have done and how you have suffered. I understand that I am new here. I only ask for the patience and understanding that one could hope for from anyone who sees them in a new position. I apologize if I have overreached, I am only trying to help. That is impossible without understanding what has happened."
 
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Bright green eyes observed her friends, family, and new comrades. Blaze studied Delilah the most, she seemed more amicable compared to months ago. Maybe, Delilah just needed a reprieve as Ororo suggested. No matter what, Fox was content to see Del smiling again. She followed the blonde who moved closer placing the delicate kitten into her lap. Peering down at the kitten, Blaze smiled. She couldn't resist cats, especially kittens. Scooping up the kitten into her arms like an infant, planting a gentle kiss on the kitten's forehead. The frail kitten meowing with a soothing purr. "Well, I bet your loving this affection. Your just like your sister." She cuddled the kitten, referring to Tinkerbell. "Your mommy will be up and running in no time, I bet you miss her." She lightly whispered into the feline's ear like it understood her.

Blaze took one last look at Morgan as Ororo announced they would be leaving. Standing up, she gently placed the kitten inside the chair. "I'll see you soon, little one." She smiled warmly to the kitten. Walking over to the group, she felt a tingling sensation course throughout her body while green orbs fell around the team. And off they all went, returning to earth.

The environment morphed into that of Illustra's rooftop where ebony skies passed like a slow agonizing wintery day. Sirens blared in the background like World War three had occurred. Blaze felt that nausea returning as her stomach tightened, that feeling of dread returning. She felt so depressed seeing her home nearly destroyed. Her eyes glancing over to the other buildings, some of them had their windows shattered and half of buildings were blown off. Cars were piled up in a heap, traffic lights were bent and hanging in mid air by thick wiring with the lights flashing yellow, red, and green. Papers cascaded down one of the Chase bank offices next door, it appeared snow - like but it was due to the explosion. Blaze's eyes going wide with horror. Her keen hearing depicting screams, yells, and even fighting. All the chaos had the citizens of New York fighting.

Shaking her head, Blaze couldn't believe this was the same place. Ororo directed the others to stand clear from the center while the weather witch and the seer attempted to turn back time. Stepping closer to the edge of Illustra's rooftop, Blaze peeked over, unafraid of heights. She stared misty - eyed at the damage done to the city, miles off she could see the Statue of Liberty chipped and caved inward. Placing her hand across her heart, Blaze felt her empathy strengthen for the whole state. Closing her eyes she pretended this was a nightmare and that she would awaken with a bell towing in the background.

The mutant prayed and hoped the efforts of Ororo and Alison could restore the city, but she would not get her hopes up. The damage here was severe, unlike anything she had seen. It reminded her of 9/11, another tragic day that unfortunately could not be restored.

"You can do it, Alison...have faith."

She whispered to her friend who stood at 12 o'clock while Blaze was situated at 4 o 'clock. Opening her eyes, Blaze watched as Ororo moved closer to Alison, igniting a powerful spell. The winds around the area causing her own clothing to flap and her chocolate locks to whip around her head. Shielding her arms across her eyes to see, she watched on with intrigue. Who was to say the limit of Alison's power, she was far more advanced than others.

A crash of thunder causes Blaze to jump as her heart slams inside her chest. Looking to the sky she saw the stars reverting backwards as the murky clouds followed. Blaze's jaw dropping in astonishment. A flash of blinding light caused Blaze to go blind for a second, attempting to shut her eyes. When she opened them all was restored. Blinking out the black spots she saw she turned to look over the rooftop. Her eyes seeing everything in order and harmony. She stood in a daze at this usage of power.

"Well, done."

Her words most likely drowned out by the background noises. A sting of pain sliced into her as Blaze gasped. Her eyes falling upon Alycia, it was her that leaked agony. Standing a few feet from the former lawyer, Blaze was about to move to her, but Ororo intervened. The mutant stayed put. She knew the sisterly bond Sharon and Alycia carried for years, and now to know they could not resurrect her friend had to be crushing.

Noting Alison, Alycia, and now Delilah ganging up on Nicolas, Blaze stepped forward. "Easy ladies...Nicolas has answers. Do not assume by his physical presence he is arrogant. He yearns to help, even I sense this." She moved next to him, her eyes locking onto Ali, Aly, and Del. "Not everything is what it seems....he is here to help."

Turning back to Nicolas she nodded, "everyone is still on edge, don't take it personally, some of us are not keen on men." Her eyes moving to Alison on purpose, hinting towards her. "But, those were good questions." Cracking her knuckles out of habit, the bones popping in the air.

"I could use a hot shower and some relaxation after that."

Brushing a hand through her hair, Blaze glanced over her shoulder to the others, "are you guys coming downstairs or are we star gazing all night?" Her tone dripping with a humorous sarcasm.
 
"It would be good to get cleaned up, have a chance to relax a bit."

Nicolas appreciated Blaze standing up for him. She really seemed to know just what to say to help. He figured that everyone would be in a better mood in the morning.

"Blaze, if you don't mind, could you point the way to the guest quarters? Or to the couch, or a closet, wherever I'm supposed to end up."

Nicolas chuckled a bit as he spoke to Blaze, but he knew he had a lot of work to do before he could rest tonight.
 
An amused smile crossed Blaze's lips at Nicolas' comment. "The closet? Now, that's intriguing. You can stay with me if you prefer. I have an extra few bedrooms at my suite, unless you prefer the closet," She teased with a wink.

"I'll show you around while the others settle down." She placed emphasize on that, especially to Alycia, Alison, and Delilah. Her statement light and playful like the fiery mutant.

"We can take the express elevator down to the personal suites. This place is gigantic and as clever and cunning as you are, you could get lost. Plus you and I get along well, besides you could use a friend who relates." She was referring to being a mutant but also both of their pasts.

"If you guys need anything, you know where to find me." Blaze started off for the express elevator, which was a few feet away. She knew her teammates were still adapting to Nicolas. They hadn't had a man on the team in a while, but Blaze hardly minded.
 
Nicolas laughed aloud at Blaze's playful banter and raised an eyebrow at her invitation.

"I accept your kind offer, madam. Besides I'm skeptical that even you have a hangar in your closet for the likes of me, so I'll gladly tak a bed. Lead the way."

One could certainly do worse than share a suite with such a beautiful and fun-loving woman. Maybe I will eventually win them over. Just like Father said, spometimes you have to take small steps...

Nicolas followed Blaze to the elevator, laughing as he went. Her playfulness had restored his normal good humor.
 
Leaving

:: Ororo watched as things began to unfold. Even she could not control personal interactions between the members of the group but she hoped that their reprieve from the recent events would not cause them to forget the lessons learned from BEFORE about dischord.::

:: as Blaze did her best to welcome Nicolas in, Ororo was confident that Alison, Alycia, Delilah and Morgan would give him a chance as well ...eventually. Perhaps even Haleigh could help, as once upon a time Morgan and Alison would have sooner killed Haleigh than help her and the feeling was also mutual on Haleigh's part at the time.::

::looking to Alison, Alycia, Delilah , Persephone, and Haleigh as the night time breeze blew, Ororo's long, straight white hair flowed to the side a bit::

Ororo: the time has come for me to leave, I have done all i can for now. Your lives...are yours to live, no one can do that for you. Your home is now intact and fully functional just as everything else is, you have all been granted a tremendous advantage by the time reversal, take note of what you remember and do not allow yourselves to fall backward...there will not be another chance like this anytime soon.

:: she looked at all them with seriousness in her eyes::

Morgan will be returned to you soon and the Doctor will return as well and resume her life, do not call upon her unless it is absolutely necessary, for she needs time to herself.

:: looking to Persephone::

approach your new surroundings with an open mind child. This is a new time and space for you...not everything you did before may work here the same way. You will need to reframe your outlook and be able to adjust. Learn the ways of this realm and adapt accordingly so that you may remain effect and relevant as well as becoming a vital part of this team.


You have all done well, continue to do so, and remember....MysTech is not going to be your sole focus from here on, there will be new challenges as well, new experiences....but one thing that remains the same is the need for unity and cooperation.

Be good to each other...blessed be

:: Ororo spread her arms as she lifted her hands and looked up...thunder rumbled as a howling wind sounded off. The immortal sorceress disappeared in a spinning column of wind and sparkling green orbs and was no longer before them.::
 
Haleigh did as she was asked, moving from the center of the rooftop out to an edge. She too watched the goings on down below as they reversed. In a fantastic display of power, the damage was undone... and Haleigh sighed. At least the rest of the city would be unscathed. Delilah said something about Alexis... and though none could see because her back was to them all, Haleigh's eyes flashed with anger.

"Blackout is gone... and by rights.... she STAY that way."

Haleigh said, as she turned back to face them. Ororo was comforting Alycia, and Blaze was offering Nicolas a place to sleep. The thought struck her that they actually DID have a place for him.... Cameron's place. She didn't say as much... she didn't have anything against Nicolas... but she wasn't sure if she was ready to square with the idea of Nicolas filling Cameron's suite [and in the back of her subconscious, Cam's place in the Six as the lone male]. A person she didn't mind replacing, however, was Alexis... for reasons that Haleigh really couldn't be blamed for. She took a deep breath and bid Ororo a farewell..... and turned to Persephone.

"Come, Persephone... I'll show you to her suite.... she won't really be needing it anymore."

Zach agreed to meet Haleigh back in her penthouse, and Haleigh stopped to give Alison a hug.

"You know, just because we're back on earth doesn't mean you have to go back to being made of stone. Get some rest.... I'll see you in the morning."

She said, before beckoning Persephone to follow.
 
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